New Year's Day Carillon
Bruges, 1 January
A truly unique and typically Belgian experience. The perfect way to welcome in the New Year after the previous night's celebrations in this stunning medieval city. Markt Square comes alive to the sounds of the carillon, a musical instrument with at least 23 bells played from a keyboard.
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Ostend's New Year Dive
Dates tbc
In early January hundreds of people meet up at Groot Strand beach, Ostend to dive into the freezing waters. If you're brave (or mad) enough you can join them, or alternatively watch from the comfort of the beach.
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Reims Flea Market
first Sunday of every month
Pick up a bargain or just browse the stalls of antique and bric-a-brac dealers from across the region at this market at the Reims Parc des Expos on the first Sunday of every month.
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Snow & Ice Sculpture Festival
Bruges, 25 November - 15 January
Around 300,000 kilos of ice and 400 tons of snow will be transformed into professional ice sculptures in a thermal tent on the city's station square.
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Antiques & Fine Arts Fair
Brussels, 21 - 29 January
Attracting more than 40,000 visitors and 130 exhibitors, this annual event is the largest antiques fair in Belgium. International dealers display a range of antiques including African and Oriental art, silverware, jewellery, furniture, ceramics, paintings, books and much more.
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International Circus Festival of Tomorrow
Paris, 26 - 29 January
An annual event which attracts young international artists from circus schools such as the Beijing Circus, the Moscow Circus, the Swiss Knie Circus and France's Ecole Fratellini.
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Retromobile
Paris, 1 - 5 February
Discover a century of racing and vintage cars at this auto show which attracts around 350 exhibitors and 90,000 visitors.
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Reims Flea Market
first Sunday of every month
Pick up a bargain or just browse the stalls of antique and bric-a-brac dealers from across the region at this market at the Reims Parc des Expos on the first Sunday of every month.
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Le Touquet Motorbike Enduropale
Le Touquet, 4 - 5 Feburary
This motor-racing event attracts around half a million visitors each year to watch the 1200 riders compete on the wide sandy dunes of Le Touquet. There are usually around 1000 on motorbikes and 200 on quad-bikes.
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Affordable Art Fair
Brussels, 9 - 12 February
Following events in London, Sydney, New York, Milan and more, Brussels now has its own Affordable Art Fair with around 90 contemporary artists exhibiting.
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Brussels Book Fair
Brussels, 1 - 5 March
More than 700 authors will be available at the Book Fair to sign their works, plus there will be conferences, workshops and debates to join in or watch.
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Reims Flea Market
first Sunday of every month
Pick up a bargain or just browse the stalls of antique and bric-a-brac dealers from across the region at this market at the Reims Parc des Expos on the first Sunday of every month.
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Museum Night Fever
Brussels, 3 March
19 museums in Brussels stay open until 1am for one night and as well as viewing exhibitions, there are concerts, guided visits and workshops as well as an after party that goes on until 3am.
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Salon du Livre
Paris, 16-19 March
A prestigious book fair held at the Port de Versailles with talks, autograph sessions and workshops.
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Méli'môme Festival
Reims, 22 March - 6 April
A festival of performance that attracts all ages. Expect around 200 performances of theatre, stories, contemporary dance, music and opera.
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Art Paris
Paris, 29 March - 1 April
An annual exhibition of contemporary art which attracts over 40,000 international visitors each year.
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Méli'môme Festival
Reims, 22 March - 6 April
A festival of performance that attracts all ages. Expect around 200 performances of theatre, stories, contemporary dance, music and opera.
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Reims Flea Market
first Sunday of every month
Pick up a bargain or just browse the stalls of antique and bric-a-brac dealers from across the region at this market at the Reims Parc des Expos on the first Sunday of every month.
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Lille Art Fair
Lille, 12-15 April
Sixty galleries exhibit during this 4-day fair held in a huge exhibition space - expect exhibits of paintings, sculpture, photography, engravings, ceramics and much more.
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